Henry Tenison facts for kids
Henry Tenison (1667–1709) was an important Irish politician. He was a M.P., which means he was elected to represent people in the government.
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Early Life and Education
Henry Tenison was born in 1667. He was the oldest son of Richard Tennison, who was a Bishop of Meath. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church. Henry went to college at Trinity College Dublin and also studied law at the Middle Temple in London. He was known for being smart and interested in learning.
Friends and Connections
While at college, Henry Tenison became friends with Jonathan Swift, a famous writer. Later, Henry was part of a group of smart people who gathered around Esther Johnson, who Jonathan Swift called Stella.
A Career in Politics
Henry Tenison was a very active and dedicated politician. He served in the Irish House of Commons, which was like the parliament in Ireland at the time.
Representing the People
- From 1695 to 1699, he represented County Monaghan.
- From 1703 until he passed away, he represented County Louth.
Laws and Reforms
As an M.P., Henry Tenison supported new laws. He worked to pass laws that aimed to improve society and strengthen the Church of Ireland. He also worked hard on a law called the Popery Act of 1703. This law was about land ownership and was a big topic of discussion at the time. Some people, like Sir Theobald Butler, strongly disagreed with it.
Family Life
Henry Tenison married Anne Moore, who passed away in 1798. They had four children together.
His Children
- One of his sons was Thomas Tennison, who became a judge.
- His daughter Mary married Nicholas Coddington. Their son, Dixie Coddington, also became an M.P.
After Henry and Anne passed away, their children were raised by Henry's brother, Richard Tennison. Henry Tenison lived in a place called Dillonstown in County Louth.
